True Colours

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Lyrics

You with the (Bm)sad

(A)eyes,

(D)don’t be dis cour aged.

Oh, I (G)re al ise it’s (A)hard to take cour age.

In a (Em)world world makes full of peo ple, and you’ve (G)you can lose sight of it all.

And (A)dark ness still in side you make you (D)feel so be small.

But I see your (D)true col ours shin ing through.

I see your (D)true col ours and (A)that’s why I love you, so (D)don’t be a fraid

to (Bm)let them show, your (D)true col ours.

(D)True col ours are (D)beau ti (A)ful like a rain

Show me a (Bm)smile

(A)then,

(D)don’t be un hap py.

Can’t re (G)mem ber when I (A)last saw you laugh ing.

If a (Em)this world makes you of cra zy and you’ve (G)tak en all you can bear, all.

you (A)call me up in side be cause you (D)know I’ll be there.

And I see your (D)true col ours shin ing through.

I see your (D)true col ours and (A)that’s why I love you, so (D)don’t be a fraid

to (Bm)let them show, your (D)true col ours.

(D)True col ours are (D)beau ti (A)ful like a rain

Show me a

(Em)If this world makes you cra zy, you’ve (G)tak en all you can bear, you (A)call me up be cause you (D)know I’ll be there.

And I see your (D)true col ours shin ing through.

I see your (D)true col ours and (A)that’s why I love you, so (D)don’t be a fraid

to (Bm)let them show, your (D)true col ours.

(D)True col ours.

See your (D)true col ours shin ing through.

I see your (D)true col ours and (A)that’s why I love you, so (D)don’t be a fraid

to (Bm)let them show, your (D)true col ours.

(D)True col ours.

See your (D)True col ours.

(G)True (D)col ours are (D)beau ti (A)ful like a (A)rain

True Colours — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "True Colours" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “True Colours”

Can I play "True Colours" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "True Colours" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "True Colours" by Glee Cast played in?
True Colours is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "True Colours"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "True Colours" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "True Colours"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "True Colours"?
"True Colours" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "True Colours"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "True Colours" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "True Colours"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "True Colours" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.